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FV51 UAU

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,766 mi
Last recorded192,766 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 UAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 192,766 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 187,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 181,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 174,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 171,824 miles

deep cuts n/s/f tyre

front tyres starting to split

movement in o/s/f lower arm front bush

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 170,118 miles

Front tyres perished.

Nearside rear tyre close to limit.

Rear tyres heavily worn on edges.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 170,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

eml on

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on tread and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,214 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 166,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 160,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 160,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 154,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 154,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 148,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 148,621 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 134,622 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 134,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 103,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,757 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FV51 UAU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 99,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV51 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV51 UAU registered?

FV51 UAU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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